Is Scoop Up worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scoop Up sells for $2,177 against $68.66 raw: a $2,108 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $68.66
- PSA 10
- $2,177
- PSA 9
- $229
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $2,177 | +$2,083 | +$2,058 | +$1,958 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.97 |
| PSA 8 | $74.83 | −$18.83 | −$43.83 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $68.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $716 | +$597 |
| 50% | $1,203 | +$1,084 |
| 75% | $1,690 | +$1,571 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,177 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $180 | −$1,997 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$2,077 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $398 | $72.00 | — | — | $180 |
| 9.5 | — | $20.52 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $108 | $39.93 | — | $3.00 | $32.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 | $64.72 | — | — |
| 8 | $85.70 | $25.00 | — | — | $5.99 |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $49.94 | $14.99 | — | — | $6.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $11.50 | $1.04 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $5.02 | $4.83 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $13.00 | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $10.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $40.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Scoop Up — FAQ
Is Scoop Up worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up sells for $2,177 against $68.66 raw: a $2,108 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Scoop Up worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up (Base 78/102) sells for about $2,177 versus $68.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scoop Up?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,177, ahead of TAG 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scoop Up need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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